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You are now leaving the Bright website and entering a third-party website. Bright has no control over the content, products or services offered nor the security or privacy of information transmitted to others via their website. We recommend that you review the privacy policy of the site you are entering. Bright does not guarantee or endorse the products, information, or recommendations provided on any third-party website.
Bright Membership includes credit monitoring, card manager, budget planner, debt paydown plan and credit building solutions via rent and bill reporting.
The premium tier for Bright Membership costs less than $10 a month (for the annual plan). There are different monthly plans for the premium membership.
Yes, there are two variants of Bright Membership - Basic and Premium.
Premium Membership includes features such as credit monitoring, card manager, budget planner, debt pay-down plan and credit building solutions via rent and bill reporting. There are different monthly plans for the premium membership.
Basic Membership offers you features like “All your cards in one place” and the ability to pay your connected credit cards through Bright. Basic Membership is Free but fees may apply for keeping a non-zero balance in Basic Membership; please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
Yes, there is a free version of Bright Membership called “Basic”. Basic Membership offers you features like “All your cards in one place” and the ability to pay your connected credit cards through Bright manually.
Fees may apply for keeping a non-zero balance in Basic Membership; please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
You can log in to the Bright App and navigate to Settings → Account Info → Membership to see details about your membership.
You can also contact Bright’s customer service to see details about your membership.
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You can log in to the Bright App and navigate to Settings → Account Info → Membership → Cancel Membership to cancel your Bright Membership.
You can also contact Bright’s customer service to cancel your Bright membership.
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You can check your eligibility to get refunds based on our refunds terms and conditions.
You can contact Bright’s customer service to apply for a refund on your Bright membership.
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It can take up to 7 business days for your refund to be processed.
Bright Builder card is a secured card that can help consumers build credit. Bright Builder can help build credit by reporting additional on-time payment history to your credit report. Bright Builder card has a 0% interest rate and there is no credit check to apply. Bright has partnered with Evolve Bank & Trust and Visa to provide your Secured Credit Card.
Secured cards are a type of credit card that is backed by a cash deposit but otherwise work just like unsecured cards. The refundable deposit used to fund your Bright Builder card is equal to your spending limit. Using it for everyday purchases and making on-time monthly payments helps to grow and improve your score over time.
Bright Builder Card creates additional payment history for you to build credit.
*Credit score increase is not guaranteed. Individual results may vary. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your accounts with us or others will have a negative effect on your credit score.
Here’s what makes the Bright Builder different from other credit-building products:
*Meeting these requirements does not necessarily guarantee approval for the Bright Builder card, but it does make you eligible to apply.
Bright Builder card is available in all states of the United States of America.
No, applying for the Bright Builder card does NOT impact your credit score. There is no credit check to apply.
No, there is no hard credit check for applying for Bright Builder Card.
Yes, At Bright we believe in better financial outcomes for everyone. You can apply for the Bright Builder card irrespective of your current credit score.
There is no minimum or maximum credit score required to apply for the Bright Builder card. However, the Bright Builder card is most effective for users with low scores.
You can apply for the Bright Builder card on Bright’s app or website.
To download the app, use this link -
Or you can also apply on Bright’s website, using this link - https://app.brightmoney.co/
We do a real-time review for most applications. In some cases, we might reach out to you to verify your identity or if we need any additional information.
A secured credit card and an unsecured credit card work the same, with just one difference: a secured credit card requires a security deposit upfront. This security deposit may be used as collateral in case you don’t pay at least the minimum amount due on your credit card each month (similar to a deposit for your electric bill, for example). The deposit is usually equal to the credit limit on the credit card.
You can access your credit card once you complete the security deposit of at least $30.
You can use the Bright Builder card for anything you want to spend! You can use it anywhere VISA cards are accepted.
There is 0% APR with the Bright Builder card. Bright Builder card does not charge you any interest fees.
Your credit limit is equal to the deposit amount you have added. You can deposit a minimum of $30 and a maximum of $1000.
You can log in to the Bright app and see your Bright Builder card details. This includes your card number, name on the card, and your security code.
Your Bright Builder card is activated immediately once you set up your security deposit of at least $30.
You can use your Bright Builder card anywhere VISA cards are accepted. You can use it online or in a physical store.
Yes, during onboarding you can choose to set up Auto Pay for your Minimum Dues if you choose to. Auto-Pay is not required for credit card approval.
No. You can choose to pay your monthly minimum due by setting up Auto-Pay, manually through the app or through customer support.
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Yes, you can manually pay your minimum due through the app.
With the Bright Builder card, you get a secured credit starting at $30 once you complete the security deposit. You can have a maximum credit limit of $1000 with the Bright Builder card.
You can log in to the Bright app and manually pay your Minimum due from the checking account of your choice. Alternatively, you can also contact Bright’s customer support to pay your minimum due
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You can make payments on your Bright Builder account for the current month and next month in advance, should you wish to, totaling your outstanding balance.
Absolutely! You have the flexibility to pay off your Bright Builder Card balance early. However, it's important to note that the Bright Builder Card is designed with a focus on helping you build your credit history. Consistent, monthly payments are a key part of this process. By making regular payments over time, you demonstrate responsible credit management, which can positively impact your credit score. While paying off early is an option, maintaining a pattern of regular payments can be more beneficial for your credit-building journey.
Bright Builder offers a secured line of credit starting at $30. To access the credit, you have to deposit a fully refundable security amount of at least $30.
Yes. You can make partial payments through Round-Ups or weekly payments for up to 180 days after being approved for the card. Once we've received your required deposit, your card will be on its way.
You can complete your security deposit by manually depositing the funds through the Bright app.
You can log in to the Bright app and manually complete your security deposit from the checking account of your choice.
Yes, you can withdraw your deposit while building towards it anytime.
However, we recommend not withdrawing from your Bright Builder card deposit before completion. This ensures you get access to the credit quicker, enabling you to build additional payment history faster.
No, withdrawing money from the Bright Builder card while building a deposit won’t affect your credit score at all. However, we recommend you do not withdraw your Bright Builder card deposit. This ensures you get access to the credit quicker, enabling you to build additional payment history faster.
You can view the progress of your security deposit anytime in the Bright App. We will also send you an email informing you of the same.
We send you communications on the following events:
You always have the option to close your account by using your deposit to clear any outstanding balance you might have and get the remaining amount back to your checking account.
Payment history has the biggest impact on credit score accounting for 40% of how score is calculated per TransUnion (https://www.transunion.com/credit-score). Bright Builder card helps you build payment history that may positively improve your credit score.
Credit score increase is not guaranteed. Individual results may vary. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your accounts with us or others will have a negative effect on your credit score.
Bright Builder card reports to the major credit bureaus 30 days after your statement due date.
Your Bright Builder card will reflect as Bright Capital Inc or Bright/CBW on your credit report.
Yes, Bright sends you bill/minimum payment reminders via email every month.
Yes, Bright sends you a late payment email every month.
Yes, Bright sends you an email when we report your payments to the credit bureaus.
Yes, Bright sends you an email when your payment fails. This is applicable for Minimum payments
We report to the major credit bureaus - Equifax and Transunion.
Bright Builder card reports to the major credit bureaus 30 days after your statement due date.
Payment history has the biggest impact on credit score accounting for 40% of how the score is calculated as per TransUnion (https://www.transunion.com/credit-score). Bright Builder card helps you build payment history that may positively improve your credit score.
Credit score increase is not guaranteed. Individual results may vary. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your account with us or others will have a negative effect on your credit score.
If your balance due isn’t paid in full after 30 days from the due date, we reserve the right to report information about your account to the major credit bureaus. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your account may be reflected on your credit report.
You can log in to the Bright app and freeze your card anytime. Alternatively, you can also contact Bright’s customer support to freeze your card.
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You can log in to the Bright app and unfreeze your card anytime. Alternatively, you can also contact Bright’s customer support to unfreeze your card.
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It is important to report to Bright immediately if your credit card info gets stolen. This is important to make sure no one misuses your credit card.
You can log in to the Bright app and report your card as stolen. Alternatively, you can also contact Bright’s customer support to report your card as stolen.
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Yes, Bright believes in the utmost security and satisfaction of our customers. Bright will issue you a new card if your previous card was stolen or compromised.
You can also contact Bright’s customer support to get the latest status of your new card.
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You can close your Bright Builder card from the Bright app or via Bright’s Customer Support. Bright will use your security deposit to clear any outstanding balance and then return the remaining amount to your linked checking account.
Bright will use your security deposit to clear any outstanding balance and then return the remaining amount to your linked checking account. Bright will no longer report for you to the credit bureaus.
If you close your Bright Builder Account in good standing, then we will no longer report payment history to the credit bureaus. While we can't speculate on the exact impact of closing a Bright Builder card on your credit score, payment history is regarded as the most important factor in determining your credit score.
No, there is no fee involved in closing your Bright Builder card.
No. Bright Builder card is unrelated to the Bright Membership. However, to see the best results, we strongly recommend that you keep an active Membership with Bright. The Bright Membership gives you many benefits such as the Card Manager, Debt paydown plan, Credit Monitoring, and 24*7 Support.